McPherson was an employee of a local senior residential facility.  While employed, she was able to befriend many of the residents and gain their trust. McPherson was able to endear herself to a 78-year-old female resident and, over a period of time, take her to the bank and withdraw and transfer large sums of money to her personal bank account. Estimated loss to the elderly victim who passed away shortly after the crime was $90,000.  McPherson pleaded guilty to felony theft by a caretaker from an elder after her preliminary hearing and was sentenced to two years in state prison.